Vitamin D supplements strongly reduce risk of cancer death
Scientists from the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University and elsewhere found vitamin D supplementation strongly reduces the risk of cancer death.
Vitamin D is a...
What are omega-3s?
Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids, sometimes called “omega-3s,” to stay healthy. These help to build brain cells and keep your heart and other...
Do you need dietary supplements? Vitamins, minerals, and more
Bottles of supplements line the shelves at your local supermarket. These include vitamins and minerals from A to zinc. You can also find products...
Potassium may be key to lowering blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods may be better for lowering blood pressure than...
Too much of this vitamin B may harm heart health
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have uncovered a new pathway that may explain how high levels of niacin (vitamin B3), once widely recommended to...
Personalized vitamin D guidelines may be key to better health
A new study from researchers at Trinity College Dublin has provided fresh insights into why vitamin D deficiency remains common, even in places where...
High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults
Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...
Could cheese be causing your nightmares?
If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep after eating cheese or other dairy products, you’re not alone—and science might have an explanation.
A new...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Vitamin supplements may slow vision loss progression
A new study suggests that a specific combination of vitamins may help slow down damage to the optic nerve in people with glaucoma.
The study,...